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Where are the headlights located?

Headlights are located on both sides of the front of the vehicle. Here are the relevant details: Requirements for illumination distance: To ensure driving safety, the driver must be able to identify any obstacles on the road within 100 meters ahead. Therefore, the high beam of vehicle headlights must have an illumination distance exceeding 100 meters. This distance is determined based on the vehicle's speed. As modern vehicle speeds increase, the required illumination distance may also increase. The low beam typically illuminates about 50 meters ahead. The positioning requirements mainly involve illuminating the entire road surface within this distance without deviating from the road. Anti-glare requirements: Vehicle headlights should be equipped with anti-glare devices to prevent the drivers of oncoming vehicles from being dazzled during nighttime encounters, which could lead to accidents. When two vehicles meet at night, the beams should tilt downward to illuminate the road within 50 meters ahead, thereby avoiding glare for oncoming drivers.

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When Should Engine Oil Be Changed?

Generally, the engine oil replacement interval is between 5,000-10,000 kilometers or every six months to one year. The recommended engine oil change intervals are as follows: 1. Different types of engine oil have different replacement cycles. Mineral oil: 5,000 kilometers or 6 months. Semi-synthetic oil: 7,500 kilometers or 6 months. Full synthetic oil: 10,000 kilometers or 12 months. 2. Brake fluid. Brake fluid, also known as hydraulic brake fluid, is a functional liquid that transmits pressure in the vehicle's braking system to enable the braking action on the wheels. It has four main functions: energy transmission, heat dissipation, anti-corrosion and anti-rust, and lubrication. The general recommended replacement cycle is every 2 years or 40,000 kilometers. 3. Coolant. Coolant is an important heat dissipation conductor in vehicles. In winter, it prevents the vehicle's cooling liquid from freezing and cracking the cooling system, while in summer, it prevents "boiling over." Therefore, it is as important as engine oil. The service life of coolant is 3-5 years or 100,000 kilometers. During each maintenance within the validity period, the liquid level should be checked and topped up as needed. The coolant should be replaced when it is about to expire. 4. Transmission fluid. Transmission fluid is an oil product that keeps the gear system clean and ensures the normal operation of the transmission and extends the life of the transmission device. Depending on the transmission structure, transmission fluid is divided into automatic transmission fluid and manual transmission fluid. For manual transmission fluid, it is generally sufficient to check it every 10,000 kilometers, and the replacement cycle is usually 60,000 kilometers. For automatic transmission fluid, the replacement cycle is longer, generally every 80,000 kilometers. 5. Power steering fluid. The replacement cycle for power steering fluid is generally longer, recommended every 2 years or 40,000 kilometers. Generally, it can be checked every six months. The inspection of power steering fluid also includes checking for loss and contamination.

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Will a light touch leave marks on the car?

A light touch generally won't cause damage to the car's overall structure, but severe contact may result in scratches, paint chipping, etc. Touch inspection for scratches: If your fingers can feel obvious unevenness or roughness, it means the base coat is damaged. For less noticeable cases, use a polishing wheel with polishing compound to remove the oxidized layer on the car's surface and smooth out minor scratches. The compound will penetrate the paint and restore it, not only removing scratches but also refreshing the paint. Visual inspection: For obvious damage to the base coat, visible to the naked eye, typically white cars show black or gray primer, while dark-colored cars show the opposite. If white is exposed, the scratch is too deep, and it's recommended to repaint.

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Does the Teana come with an engine guard plate?

Teana comes with an engine guard plate. Introduction to engine guard plate: The engine guard plate is a custom-designed protective device for the engine based on different vehicle models. Its primary purpose is to prevent mud from covering the engine, which could lead to poor heat dissipation. Additionally, it protects the engine from damage caused by impacts from uneven road surfaces during driving, thereby extending the engine's lifespan through its design. Development of engine guard plates: In China, engine guard plates have mainly evolved into the following types: hard plastic, resin, iron, and aluminum alloy. Different materials have fundamentally distinct characteristics. However, one critical aspect that must be strictly ensured is whether the engine can properly lower itself after the guard plate is installed—this is the most crucial issue.

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What is the reason for the front turn signal not lighting up and the dashboard flashing rapidly?

The main reason for the front turn signal not lighting up and the dashboard flashing rapidly is an open or short circuit in the power line. Other possible reasons include: The causes for the turn signal not lighting up, not flashing, flashing too fast, or flashing unevenly on both sides are: damaged or improperly adjusted flasher unit; faulty turn signal switch; loose connectors; burnt-out bulb filament or mismatched bulb wattage. The troubleshooting methods are as follows: You can use the grounding test method. First, ground the power terminal of the flasher unit to test for sparks. If there are no sparks, it indicates an open circuit in the power supply. If there are sparks, it means the power line is functioning properly. Next, connect the power terminal to the output terminal of the flasher unit and operate the turn signal switch. If the turn signal lights up, it means the flasher unit is damaged or has an open circuit. If the turn signal still does not light up, use the direct power connection method by running a wire directly to the turn signal terminal. If the turn signal lights up, it indicates an open circuit between the flasher output terminal and the turn signal switch or a faulty turn signal switch.

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What is the speed limit on the bridge?

The speed limit on the bridge must not exceed 30 kilometers per hour. Here is relevant information about speed limits: 1. Concept: Speed limits refer to necessary speed restrictions imposed on various mechanical and electrical equipment and manual operations to maintain normal, stable, safe, and reliable production order and activity processes. The primary purpose is to preemptively remind drivers to reasonably control their speed in subsequent road sections ahead and prevent speeding hazards. Speed limits are an indispensable and most crucial aspect of road transportation safety. 2. Speed limit conventions: Relevant regulations are based on the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," with the authoritative reference being the "Technical Standards for Highway Engineering." The reality is that the overall public awareness of traffic safety still needs improvement; actual speed limits take legal documents as the absolute premise, traffic literature as reference standards, and practical situations as flexible considerations.

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